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AM03 YGH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,654 mi
Last recorded97,654 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YGH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 97,654 miles

eml light on

Fail 11 Aug 2015 97,653 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (centre) (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

Pass 4 Aug 2014 92,949 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 92,949 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,520 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside wiper splitting

unable to close bonnet fully but latched down

Fail 31 Jul 2013 86,520 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside wiper splitting

unable to close bonnet fully but latched down

Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,200 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,069 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s seat tilt fault

Fail 22 Jul 2011 68,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s seat tilt fault

Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 19 Jul 2010 59,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,355 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 50,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,953 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 41,953 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,723 miles

front brake pads about half worn

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,918 miles

front brakepads half worn

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AM03 YGH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,061 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM03 YGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM03 YGH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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